Effective Date: March 13, 2026
Thank you for visiting SimplyFreshMeal.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy regulations.
1. Who We Are
Website: https://simplyfreshmeal.com/
Owner: Sandra, Founder of Simply Fresh Meal
Contact Email: [email protected]
SimplyFreshMeal.com is a food and recipe blog dedicated to sharing fresh, simple, and practical meals for everyday cooking. For the purposes of GDPR and other applicable laws, we act as the data controller for information collected through this website.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Contact Data
Name and email address (for example when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us).
Technical Data
IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs.
Usage Data
Information about how visitors interact with the website such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Used for analytics, site functionality, personalization, and affiliate tracking.
Information may be collected when you voluntarily provide it or automatically through normal website operation.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries, comments, and messages
- Send newsletters or updates if you subscribe
- Improve website content, performance, and user experience
- Monitor and prevent spam, fraud, and security threats
- Analyze website traffic and audience behavior
4. Comments and Media
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract location information from images.
5. Contact Forms
Information submitted through contact forms (such as name, email address, and message) is used only to respond to your inquiry.
Contact form submissions are generally stored for up to 6 months for customer service purposes and are not used for marketing unless you explicitly subscribe.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functions
- Understand visitor behavior and traffic patterns
- Support affiliate programs and advertising partners
- Enable social sharing features
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the site may not function properly.
7. Analytics
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These services collect anonymized information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
This information helps us improve our content and user experience.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
However, limited information may be shared with trusted third-party providers who help operate the website, including:
- Email marketing services (such as MailerLite or ConvertKit)
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Affiliate and advertising networks
These providers process data only to support website operations and must comply with applicable privacy laws.
9. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | Up to 6 months |
| Analytics data | About 12 months |
| Blog comments | Indefinitely (unless removed) |
| Email newsletter data | Until you unsubscribe |
10. Your Data Rights (EU / EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a portable copy of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
[email protected]
11. International Data Transfers
Because our website and service providers may operate globally, your information may be transferred outside your country or the EU/EEA.
Where required, we use safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Secure encrypted connections (HTTPS)
12. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure HTTPS encryption
- Limited access to administrative systems
- Regular security updates
- Reliable hosting infrastructure
Despite these efforts, no online system can be completely secure.
13. Data Breach Procedures
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:
- Investigate and document the incident
- Notify affected users if required
- Inform relevant authorities where legally necessary
- Take immediate corrective measures
14. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Content
Our website may include:
- Affiliate links (such as Amazon Associates or other programs)
- Embedded videos (for example YouTube)
- Social media integrations (Pinterest, Instagram, etc.)
These third-party services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
15. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use personal data for automated profiling or decision-making systems.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in regulations or website practices.
The Effective Date at the top of this page will always indicate the latest version.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Contact Page: https://simplyfreshmeal.com/contact/